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JULIO ADRIÁN CEDILLO
JULIO ADRIÁN CEDILLO
OPERATIONS | RESEARCH & WORKSHOPS
Major: Sociology, Concentration in Sociological Research Methods
Minor: Political Economy
Hometown: San Diego, CA | Cuauhlotitlán, GRO, MX
Research Interests: social theory, economic sociology, race & ethnicity, the militarization of Latinos, Latinx sociology, citizenship, social media, digital societies, disinformation & extremism, technology & society, AI, and surveillance
Julio is a third-year transfer student majoring in sociology and a prospective PhD student. Before moving to Berkeley, he spent three years at San Diego City College pursuing associate degrees in Sociology, Chicana/o Studies, and Social & Behavioral Sciences. His theses focused on the effects of hyperconsumerism in Starbucks stores upon partners during nationwide unionization, medical assimilation among low-income patients with adult-onset diseases, and the rehabilitation and policing of masculinity present in collegiate fraternities. His current research looks at the interpretations of Latinidad and how it is weaponized among Latinx student associations with other Latinés on campus, offering an insight into perceptions of panethnicity in the future.
LUCIA DETRINIDAD
LUCIA DETRINIDAD
EVENTS
Major: Sociology
Hometown: South San Francisco, CA | Guatemala City, GT & Jinotepe, NI
Research Interests: gender inequity, educational inequity, political and economic sociology, transfer and underrepresented student advocacy
My name is Lucia. I'm a fourth-year transfer student from the College of San Mateo, where I'm completing my bachelor's in Sociology. I'm a first-generation, low-income student passionate about helping and supporting underrepresented students. Besides my passion for helping underrepresented students in higher education, I'm also deeply passionate about research on gender inequity in the home and educational inequity. Outside of academics, I love to bake and play video games, and I am currently learning how to crotchet.
LUPITA GONZALEZ
LUPITA GONZALEZ
COMMUNICATIONS
Major: Sociology
Hometown: Orange, CA | Yahualica, JAL, MX
Research Interests: Educational equity , social problems, social theory, higher education, technology, and automation
Lupita is a first-generation, low-income fourth-year transfer student from Santa Ana College, now studying Sociology at UC Berkeley. Influenced by her parents who have always emphasized a good education, she plans on focusing on the intersections of educational equity, higher education, social theory, and the impact of technology within society. Lupita is also actively involved in the UC Berkeley community, participating in the Starting Point Mentorship Program, Raíces, and being a part of Cal Women's Rugby. Outside of school, she enjoys reading, cooking, and spending time with friends. Lupita plans to pursue graduate studies, where she aims to continue her advocacy for social justice and equitable education.
ESME NUNO MORA
ESME NUNO MORA
FELLOWSHIPS & SCHOLARSHIPS
Major: Sociology
Hometown: Moline, IL | Zalatitán, JAL, MX
Research Interests: foster/homeless youth, higher education, Mckinney-Vento unaccompanied homeless youth, educational inequalities
Hey y'all, I’m Esme (she/her/ella)! I’m a first-generation, low-income, second-year transfer student from Norco Community College. I’m deeply committed to exploring how social policies impact underrepresented youth, particularly those in the child welfare system. My research interests center on advocating for systemic change to ensure all youth have equal opportunities to succeed. Through my work, I hope to influence policy change and improve programs that support vulnerable populations. Outside of academics, I enjoy spending time with my loved ones, attending comedy shows, and boxing.
BRIANA PEREZ
BRIANA PEREZ
OPERATIONS
Major: Media Studies, Concentration in Media Law and Policy
Hometown: Turlock, CA | Jalostotitlán, JAL, MX
Research Interests: first generation advocacy, immigration justice, media and consumption
Hi, my name is Briana Perez and I’m a 1st-gen, Chicana, transfer student from the Central Valley. I’m studying Media Studies at UC Berkeley, to equip myself with tools and knowledge that will help me engage with communities effectively. Coming from a family of collective immigrants, I believe I inherited a passion for helping communities. My desire for community participation and equity fuels my ambition to make a difference in the social justice sector. With that being said, I am currently exploring spaces with a curiosity and an open mind where I can make an impact and find community.
MARIO VARO
MARIO VARO
RESEARCH & WORKSHOPS
Major: Political Science, Concentration in Comparative Politics
Hometown: Upland, CA | Oaxaca de Juárez, OAX, MX
Research Interests: U.S immigration policy and law, Latinx sociology, race and ethnicity, sociology of law, social inequality and stratification, social policy, surveillance and policing, legal status, immigration & border enforcement, immigrant detention, qualitative methods, community-based participatory research, activist scholarship, public scholarship
Mario is a first-generation child of Oaxacan immigrants and a senior transfer student at UC Berkeley majoring in Political Science. He previously earned his associate's degree from Chaffey College. His current research includes an assistantship on a project estimating the causal effects of ICE immigration raids on infant health outcomes and a senior thesis evaluating universal representation (publicly-funded deportation defense) in the Bay Area. After fieldwork with asylum seekers at the El Paso/Cd. Juárez border in 2023, Mario's interests piqued in Sociology, which he sees as the most fitting discipline to center the migrant experience in the context of the U.S Immigration system. He plans to apply to PhD programs in Sociology to continue this research agenda.
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